Bribie Island

Island Barrier island with beaches and national parks

A sand island off Queensland’s coast, Bribie Island combines beaches, surf channels and national park bushland; visitors come for fishing, boating, camping and family-friendly shorelines near Brisbane.

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Bribie Island is a sand island off the coast of Queensland, Australia, situated at the northern end of Moreton Bay. It is a low-lying island notable for its beaches and protected waterways.

The island is roughly 34 kilometres long and offers a combination of ocean beaches on the east coast and sheltered mangroves and seagrass habitats on the western side. Key outdoor activities include beach driving on designated tracks, fishing in the Pumicestone Passage and Moreton Bay, and walking or birdwatching in pockets of coastal bushland and parks.

The island has a long Aboriginal association prior to European contact and was later used for small-scale settlement, fishing and holiday development. Infrastructure connecting the island to the mainland increased in the 20th century, enabling residential suburbs and visitor facilities to grow.

Bribie Island sits off the southeast Queensland coast at the northern edge of Moreton Bay, north of Brisbane and adjacent to the coastal town of Caboolture and Sandstone Point. The island is part of the Moreton Bay region and lies parallel to the mainland shoreline.

  • Access: Accessible by road across a fixed bridge from the mainland, with vehicle access onto the island.
  • Waterway: Pumicestone Passage separates the island from the mainland and is the island's principal protected marine environment.
Bribie Island
Bribie Island, Moreton Bay Region, Queensland 4507, Australia
-26.9506, 153.1242
Bribie Island National Park day access hours: sunrise-sunset (beach access 24h in some areas)
Queensland national parks: vehicle and park fees may apply for Bribie Island National Park sections

How to Get to Bribie Island #

Drive from Brisbane to Caboolture (around 50-60 minutes), then cross the Bribie Island Bridge (Bribie Island Road). Public buses operate from Caboolture to the island; local taxis and bike routes are available for getting around once on the island.

Tips for Visiting Bribie Island #

  • Cross the Bribie Island Bridge from Caboolture for the quickest drive-in access; parking is available near major beaches.
  • Visit the Pumicestone Passage at high tide for calmer water and better birdwatching; sunrise is excellent for photography.
  • Consider a guided 4WD or kayak tour to access hidden beaches and sand-blow systems.

Best Time to Visit Bribie Island #

Autumn through spring offers milder, drier conditions for beach and bush activities; summer is hot and humid with marine hazards.

Autumn-Spring (Apr-Oct)
April-October · 15-28°C
Drier months with comfortable temperatures and good marine visibility.
Summer (Nov-Mar)
November-March · 22-32°C
Warmer and wetter; storm risk and jellyfish season affect swimming.

Weather & Climate near Bribie Island #

Climate

Bribie Island's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 10°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1475 mm/year), wettest in February.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

190 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (197 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 26°

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°

Weather

139 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° 27°

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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